Rochester Adams High School

Rochester Adams High School in Rochester Hills, MI, is a top-ranked public high school serving 1,521 students in grades 6 through 12 within the highly-rated Rochester Community School District.

Rochester Adams is an academic powerhouse, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Michigan. In the 2025-2026 school year, it holds the 15th spot out of 800 high schools statewide, placing it in the 98th percentile. This performance outshines its district peers, including Stoney Creek High School (ranked 40th) and Rochester High School (ranked 36th), as well as nearby Lake Orion Community High School (ranked 106th). The school's test scores reflect this dominance: 66% of 11th graders are proficient in math on the SAT, compared to roughly 55% at Stoney Creek and Rochester High, and 81.3% are proficient in reading and writing. Science proficiency is also a standout at 63.6%, a significant lead over its closest competitors. The school maintains a near-perfect 98.9% graduation rate with a 0.0% dropout rate, far exceeding state averages. This success extends to specific student groups, with Adams ranking 3rd in the state for Asian students and 5th for Hispanic students, demonstrating strong outcomes across diverse populations.

One interesting factor is the school's connection to Van Hoosen Middle School, located just 0.17 miles away and the top-performing middle school in the district, creating a seamless pipeline of academic excellence. While Adams excels overall, its chronic absenteeism rate of 20.3% is slightly higher than some peers, and recent state rankings for African American and Special Education students have dipped from previous years, suggesting areas for targeted support. Still, for parents seeking a high-achieving, well-rounded educational environment, Rochester Adams stands out as one of Michigan's premier public high schools.